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"I took my idea to the City of Culture team but, unfortunately, they didn't want to do it themsleves.

"They did encourage me to have a go myself. I thought we couldn't be the UK City of Culture without a pattie-throwing competition so I organised it myself with the help of few friends and family members.

The competition's Hull flavour was underlined with sponsorship from the American Chip Spice company while the wooden replica patties were made by Hull-based heraldry company Beaulah and Co, which also provided Josh's winner's shield.